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Edited & composed by Kason Clark, Nicolette Rojo and Daniel Brito Upland High School senior and 5-star linebacker Justin “Baby Man” Flowe walked into school and was greeted with a surprise. As he walked in, there stood the legendary Dick Butkus, present…
Upland High School girls’ soccer protected their undefeated 2019/2020 season with strong play throughout the CIF Southern Section…
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The Upland High School Lady Scots had revenge on their mind Saturday, Feb. 15th, when they played the…
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The classic “ping” noise that signals the connection of baseball to bat is as synonymous with youth baseball…
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A seasoned pitcher holding his throwing elbow in obvious pain, continually shaking out his throwing arm, and motioning…
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Six trips across the country per year, eight to nine months of continuous gameplay, three to four tournaments…
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A controversial bill is currently being proposed in California that would set a minimum age throughout the state…
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2, 4, 6, 8 -- Enough with the “is cheerleading a sport debate.” Nothing sets a cheerleader off…
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Transgender rights are a hot topic in the United States. Society has made leaps and bounds to not…
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Catching those Z’s is more crucial than you think for young athletes. Successfully juggling the responsibilities of academics,…
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Rather than getting a group of friends together and playing a pickup game of basketball or baseball, today’s…
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It’s a dream for many, but a reality for few. It’s countless hours of hard work and dedication.…
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Parents, you might want to think twice before stocking your pantry with those “healthy” protein bars. Protein bars…
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Wrestling is a sport dependent on both size and strength. In order to create a level playing field,…
ReadYouth sports are supposed to be enjoyable, fun and educational right? Well, many times it…
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Over the past half-decade the NCAA has been taking quite a bit of flack for the loose usage…
ReadJim Thompson Company: Positive Coaching Alliance Title: Founder & CEO Address: 1001 N. Rengstorff Ave. Suite…
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There is much controversy surrounding the use of artificial turf in sports and the potential health…
ReadThe Relationship between Coach and Athlete Temper and anxiety levels affect your training. Many athletes and all amateurs…
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Even though baseball and softball season just ended, along with most of the nationwide youth baseball camps and…
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In the last 15 years, the Ladyhawks have had some stellar young women not only play softball but…
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Despite academic and athletic success, the amazing talent of young female athletes often goes overlooked. The lack of…
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Venus and Serena Williams are now in their 30s, and no one has risen to take their place…
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Dedicated and driven athletes are getting more than enough exercise, right? While most children are involved in organized…
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For the last 15 years, the Ladyhawks have been going strong. Established in the 1980s, the team was…
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Carbohydrates and protein are largely misunderstood and misused in sports that require bulk and mass. Processed foods and…
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Gymnastics has not always been dominated by adolescent competitors. In the beginnings of Olympic individual women’s gymnastics, Larisa…
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Much has already been said about anorexic ballet dancers, but that doesn’t mean the problem has gone away. …
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Dance requires more than normal caloric energy, and any kind of dancer can probably eat hamburgers and milkshakes…
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Center Stage (2000), streaming on Netflix, continues to be one of the most entertaining stories about ballet. The…
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The general ratio of carbohydrates to protein is 4:1. The body’s main fuel source comes from carbohydrates, while…
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KSNN wants to know what song best represents you as individual athlete, and, what tune celebrates your team’s…
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As obesity has become more of a concern for children and teens, regular exercise has become more important. …
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Children, at ever younger ages, seem to be concerned with weight loss and physical appearance. NIH research reports…
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It was December of 2001. I was a month into my first season as a varsity basketball player…
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Competitive cycling has dramatically grown in the U.S. in recent years with individual teams popping up everywhere and…
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While the AAU Junior Olympic Games are known as the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the…
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The Ancient Olympics featured not only sporting events but also artistic competitions and religious celebrations. They were held…
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City.Ballet, a 12-part web series on YouTube, takes you into the graceful but competitive world of ballet revealing…
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My Awesome Empire, a production of California State University, San Bernandino, featured KSNN this past week. Listen…
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In today’s world, performing enhancing drugs are enticing for many athletes as the pressure to fit in and…
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Girls Taking the Football Field When an elementary school teacher noticed that one of the little girls was…
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How Do U.S. Youth Soccer Clubs Compare Internationally? While the United States leads in youth participation in sports, the trend…
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This year, the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the year played out on the outdoor courts…
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Not all 9-year-olds can say that they have almost 1,500 subscribers to their YouTube workout videos. Most 9-year-olds…
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Safety Begins at the Beginning: The NFL Youth Program The National Football League is making an effort to…
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As a middle school teacher, I see the assistant principal tracking down and pleading with teachers to supervise…
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The Pop Warner organization has been around for over 80 years and now offers programs for young football…
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Cycling hit some big benchmarks this summer. Not only did cyclists compete in the 101st Tour de France…
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Mo’ne Davis and the Taney Dragons Mo’ne Davis, 13 year old star of the Taney Dragons, lead her…
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What it takes to become the ultimate tennis player Today, on the news, we hear of the renowned…
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Venus and Serena: Their Story and Their Struggle Two girls learning to play tennis in East Compton California…
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These days, shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance are commonplace. Yet,…
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In a short documentary about boys at the Royal Ballet School in London, Sebastian Newsam explains why he…
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The 2006 movie, She’s the Man, a modernization of Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night, typifies some of the concerns…
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The Perfect Game: No runs, no hits, no walks, no players reaching base for any reason. It is…
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2014 Basketball Recruits: Highlighting the ESPN 100 The Big Ten Conference (B1G) is the oldest Division 1 collegiate…
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If you're an NBA fan, and haven't been living under the proverbial rock, you are probably aware that…
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Professional dancer Misty Copeland and football player Sean James reflect on the discipline and dedication required as a…
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For much of the United States, August means football season is getting closer. College and NFL teams are…
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Under Armour, known for advertisements starring masculine athletes, highlights some impressive female athletes in their new campaign: I…
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2014 US Youth Soccer National Champions crowned in Germantown, Md. This has certainly been a summer of soccer…
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Pat Griffin, Director of It Takes a Team!, pointed out in her recent report that “to date, no…
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In 2013, Armstrong admitted to doping in all seven Tours in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Six of…
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Wrapping up this summer’s U.S. Youth Soccer Presidents Cup, Region IV dominated with an impressive seven titles. Regional…
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July 29, 2014, 11am-3pm Shakey's Pizza 5639 Holt Blvd, Montclair, CA 91763 KSNN invites youth athletes to interview…
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Baseball players with cans of chew in the pockets on the field or a wad in their mouth…
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KSNN sat down with soccer player, Nicole Diaz, and the rest of the Legends 11U team last June…
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According to a 2006 FIFA survey, the U.S. led the world in youth soccer participation with 2.3 million boys…
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The intersection between the law and school has always been a tumultuous road as students discovered that they…
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The baseball world is mourning the loss of Tony Gwynn, as well it should. In every respect, he…
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The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. Different…
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Stressed about where your child should play their sports? As parents, we will make many decisions on behalf…
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When it comes to big hits, the NFL is in between the proverbial "rock and a hard place"…
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Sports Camps: Are they a good fit for your child? With the summer finally here it’s easy to…
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Not too long, big name television stars like John Wayne and Lee Marvin touted the benefits of smoking…
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Put Ego Aside, and Understand the Dangers in Youth Baseball.
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While the majority of coaches in youth sports have a healthy and encouraging attitude towards the young athletes…
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He seemed to be just the average eight-year-old boy, but Angel Aguirre was missing something. Sitting still in…
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View KSNN cover the story of CIF diving champion, Lee Brenan. >
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From Florida to Texas, from Detroit to California, KSNN searches the school yards and football stadiums around the…
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Head Coach Matt Evans And Key Plays with Teagan Wasserman and Amanda Delgado
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KSNN covers hockey as well. Since the early 2000's, we have covered one of the nation’s premier sports…
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KSNN continues its exploration of the most explosive and heart racing new roundball talent in the country. Those…
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KSNN is creating new and exciting “Sports Zones” all around the country. In practically every community youth sports…
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As the nation’s first youth sports news agency, the Kids Sports News Network (KSNN) strives to give every…
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As the nation’s first youth sports network, KSNN has covered sports talent from around the nation, from Florida…
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